Weird weather this year

[StarvingHyena]

Originally Posted by Art

We thought we would miss the snow by coming in May. However we just heard snow predicted for Cascades. Can someone help us decide the best way to get to Chilliwack? We are in Baker city Oregon. We had planned 84 to 82 up to 97 then hwy 2 to avoid Seattle. Any opinions? What roads should we avoid?

Hi Art,
I haven't been to Baker City yet but understand that it has a wonderful museum of Oregon Trail wagon train info. Its high on my list but so far Baker City has escaped me.

I think your route to Chilliwack is a good one. Steven's Pass (hwy 2) is a good one and I much prefer it over Snoqualmie Pass to the south ( heavy traffic but an easy road). Try to get a bit north of Everett if you can. Heavy traffic begins to thin out north of Everett.

I'd expect the snow to be temporary and well plowed / sanded.

Tom - grew up in western Washington

[SpokanEscape]

Art- sorry I was giving directions to the wrong place - thinking you were going to the rally in Osoyoos instead of Chilliwack! The Washington State DOT website will have lots of information about pass conditions.

[Mike Lewis]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Well isn't that just peachy. We'll be in Banff in 2 days.
Ron

I'm in the Village 2 campground. Look for me if you have time-- I have my antennas deployed so I'm easy to find. Leaving Wednesday for Jasper, and more cold.

[emers382]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Well isn't that just peachy. We'll be in Banff in 2 days.

Ron

Glad we are in Banff a week ago pretty good weather then but now on Van Island had rain every day and cool for May. Guess that's all we can expect here!

Adrian

[alanmalk]

Can it get much weirder? Not a good day to be pulling a trailer west of Denver...

South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio
Watches & Warnings
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 4:27 PM MDT May. 16, 2017 – National Weather Service

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through
Friday afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday evening through Friday
afternoon.

* Timing... snow is expected to begin Wednesday evening and
continue through Friday afternoon.

* Snow accumulations... 1 to 2 feet of snow is possible with up to
3 feet on favored east slopes.

* Wind/visibility... visibility will fall below a quarter mile in
heavy snow.

* Impacts... roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet
snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken
tree limbs and power outages.